Smart Start ns1074 Quick Installation Manual

Brand: Smart Start

Model: ns1074

Category: Remote starters

Type: Quick Installation Manual

Smart Start ns1074 is a GPS tracking device that allows you to track and monitor your vehicle's location, speed, and other data. With Smart Start ns1074, you can:

Track your vehicle's location in real-time using the Smart Start app on your smartphone or tablet.
Set up geofences to receive alerts when your vehicle enters or leaves a specific area.
Monitor your vehicle's speed and receive alerts if it exceeds a set limit.
View trip history and reports to see where your vehicle has been and how it has been driven.
Remotely lock and unlock your vehicle's doors (requires additional hardware).

Smart Start ns1074 is a GPS tracking device that allows you to track and monitor your vehicle's location, speed, and other data. With Smart Start ns1074, you can:

Track your vehicle's location in real-time using the Smart Start app on your smartphone or tablet.
Set up geofences to receive alerts when your vehicle enters or leaves a specific area.
Monitor your vehicle's speed and receive alerts if it exceeds a set limit.
View trip history and reports to see where your vehicle has been and how it has been driven.
Remotely lock and unlock your vehicle's doors (requires additional hardware).

4-BUTTON 1-WAY AUTOMATIC/MANUAL

TRANSMISSION REMOTE STARTER WITH

VIRTUAL TACH SYSTEM (AS PRG-1000

COMPATIBLE)

Notice

The manufacturer will accept no responsibility for any electrical damage resulting from improper installation of the product, be that either

damage to the vehicle itself or to the unit. This unit must be installed by a certified technician using all safety devices supplied. Please

note that this guide has been written for properly trained Autostart technicians: a certain level of skills and knowledge is therefore

assumed. Please review the installation guide carefully before beginning any work.

Warning

Before installing the unit, if installing on a vehicle with a manual transmission, test that the OEM Door Switch contacts of the vehicle work

well, and that the Parking Brake system operates properly. If installing on a vehicle with an automatic transmission, test that the vehicle

does not start when the gearshift lever is in the “Drive” position. If it starts in gear, reset the remote starter to manual transmission.

QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE

To obtain a copy of the installation guide, please visit our website at www.autostart.ca

TableofContents

Manual or Automatic Transmission setup 1

NEW FEATURE – Push To Start 2

NEW FEATURE – Hybrid Option 2

Entering Programming Mode 2

Programming the transmitter to the module 3

Entering Programming Options 3

Programming Options 3

Horn adjustment 4

Setting up the TACH 5

Virtual Tach adjustment 5

Multi-speed Tach Programming (if installed) 5

Transponder Programming 5

Resetting the Module 5

Bypass 5

NEW FEATURE – SmartStart 6

Testing 6

Diagnostics – Parking Light Flash Table 7

Diagnostic table for start failure. 7

Diagnostic table for shutdown. 7

The wiring diagram is at the middle of this guide.

MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SETUP

This module may be installed on vehicles with manual or automatic transmissions. It is originally configured for

manual transmissions. If the vehicle you are working on is automatic, it is necessary to make a few quick and

easy modifications before the unit is connected. In the event that the configuration requires changes afterwards,

a complete reset will be necessary before those changes become effective.

To install this unit in a vehicle with a MANUAL transmission:

1. Make sure the Yellow loop on the PC board is connected. (Default)

2. Connect the Orange handbrake wire, located on the 12-pin harness, to the vehicle handbrake

switch. (-)

3. Connect the Blue/White (+) door input OR the Grey (-) door input wire, located on the 12-pin

harness, to the vehicle door pin wire. It will monitor all the doors of the vehicle (only use 1 of the 2

door trigger inputs).

4. Make sure the Purple TACH wire is installed on a TACH source – the TACH wire MUST be hooked

up when the module is set for a manual transmission.

5. Make all your regular connections.

6. Power up the unit by first inserting the 5-pin connector, then the 6-pin connector and finally the 12-

pin connector. The parking lights will flash 4 times.

7. When learning the transmitter, the parking lights will flash 5 times quickly.

8. Upon the first successful remote start, the system will lock the transmission settings to manual

mode.

To install this unit in a vehicle with an AUTOMATIC transmission:

1. Cut the loop on the back of the remote starter module (Yellow wire).

2. Make sure the Orange handbrake wire is not connected to any of the vehicle circuits (cut and

tape).

3. Make all the regular connections.

4. Power up the unit by first inserting the 5-pin connector, then the 6-pin connector and finally the 12-

pin connector. The parking lights will flash 4 times.

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5. When learning the first transmitter, the parking lights will flash 5 times quickly then give 2 slow

flashes.

6. Upon the first successful remote start, the system will lock the transmission settings to automatic

mode.

Note: If upon pressing the START/STOP button the parking lights give 3 slow flashes, make sure that the

Orange handbrake wire is not connected, the hand brake is not engaged and that the yellow loop is cut and

isolated/taped.

NEW FEATURE – PUSH TO START

Disabled by default, PTS mode is a special feature that is intended to facilitate the remote starter installation on

most Push To Start vehicles. With PTS mode enabled, the remote starter will offer the installer a negative start

output (to pulse the vehicle’s PTS switch), as well as a (+) brake switch output (no external relay necessary).

With PTS enabled, the White/Green wire on the 12 pin harness becomes your negative (-) PTS switch output. It

will give a one second output intended to pulse the PTS switch. Also, the Purple crank output becomes your

brake switch output (this will turn the brake circuit ON for crank).

NEW FEATURE – HYBRID OPTION

Warning: For automatic transmissions only.

This option is disabled by default. It can be enabled in Mode 3 of the programming options.

HYBRID mode is a special feature that is intended to facilitate the remote starter installation on most Hybrid

vehicles. With HYBRID mode enabled, the remote starter will give a four second crank output on its crank wire

(It will not rely on VTS to stop the crank cycle). The only way to shorten the four second crank output is to

program a tach signal to the remote starter. If a tach signal is programmed, the remote starter will act like

normal (the HYBRID feature should be used when a tach reference is not available from the vehicle or the

bypass being used at the time of installation).

ENTERING PROGRAMMING MODE

These are the programming buttons:

Complete step by step module programming

1) Entering Programming Mode

2) Programming the transmitter to the module

3) Entering Programming Options

4) Programming the options

5) Adjusting the Horn output (if installed)

6) Setting up the TACH, VTS or Multi-speed Tach

The Hood Pin

The Programming Assistance Button

(a.k.a. the P.A.B.)

The P.A.B. is located on the side of the module. This push button mimics the hood-pin switch in order to avoid

having to get out of the vehicle for programming. The P.A.B. will work only when the hood pin is installed

and the hood is up.

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PROGRAMMING THE TRANSMITTER TO THE MODULE

1. In programming mode (page 3) - the parking lights will stay on for up to 20 seconds.

2. Before the lights go out, turn the ignition key to OFF (if not OFF already), then ON, then OFF.

3. Press and hold the

button until the parking lights flash 5 times quickly (unit will click).

4. The transmitter has been stored in memory. Each unit can store 4 remotes in its memory.

5. You have 20 more seconds to select one of the sub-menus if needed.

To program a transmitter on the second vehicle for multi-car operation;

press the button (instead of ) in step 3 of the transmitter association procedure.

ENTERING PROGRAMMING OPTIONS

1. In programming mode (page 3)



the parking lights will stay on for up to 20 seconds.

2. Before the lights go out, press and hold the brake pedal and then press one of the following buttons.

x LOCK to access mode 1;

x UNLOCK to access mode 2;

x TRUNK to access mode 3

3. The parking lights will flash 1, 2 ou 3 times to confirm entry into a mode.

4. Release the brake pedal.

Once the desired mode has been selected, the unit will fall (by default) into function #1 of that mode; you can

now select the option you want in function 1. Once this option has been chosen, the unit will move on to

function 2 of the mode selected, and so on.

x LOCK to access option 1;

x UNLOCK to access option 2;

x TRUNK to access option 3;

x START/STOP to access option 4.

5. After the programming of any mode is completed, the parking lights and the LED on the antenna will turn

ON for 20 sec. During those 20 seconds, select one of the sub-menus if needed.

PROGRAMMING OPTIONS

MODE 1

* INDICATES DEFAULT SETTING

FUNCTION 1 – Ignition-controlled door locks

OPTION 1* Ignition lock DISABLED

OPTION 2 Ignition lock ENABLED

FUNCTION 2 – Secure Lock

OPTION 1* Secure lock DISABLED

OPTION 2 Standard secure lock ENABLED

FUNCTION 3 – Starter Kill

OPTION 1* Passive arming (60 sec.)

OPTION 2 Active arming

OPTION 3 Passive arming (3 min.)

FUNCTION 4 – Door lock / unlock pulse timing

Entering programming mode using the

Hood Pin

x Press and hold the hood pin down for 4 seconds.

x Release the hood pin.

The parking lights will turn ON for 1 second.

x While the parking lights are ON, press the hood pin once more and release immediately.

The parking lights will turn ON and stay ON for 20 seconds. You now have time 20 sec. to select a

submenu.

Note 1: To exit programming mode, close the hood.

Note 2: For vehicles that require the ignition to be turned ON to activate the brake circuit, follow these steps to

select a submenu:

x After flashing the hood, turn the ignition ON and wait for the parking lights to come ON. Then,

press the brake pedal to access the sub-menus.

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 Parking brake shutdown circuit (for manual vehicles only). With the vehicle running under remote

start, disengage the parking brake. The engine should shut down immediately. If the engine continues

to run, check the parking brake switch connection.

 OEM alarm control. Make sure the module is able to arm and disarm the OEM alarm (if applicable).

 Door locks and trunk testing. Make sure each of these options respond to the transmitter (if

installed).

 Door pin shutdown circuit (for manual vehicles). Make sure the system exits ready mode when

each door is opened. (Test each door.)

 Starter kill option. Sit inside the vehicle with all doors closed. Arm the vehicle, then try to start the

engine with the key. The engine should not start. If the engine starts, rewire the starter kill to reach

proper operation.

 Valet mode. Make sure the remote car starter is able to properly enter and exit valet mode. When

setting the remote car starter into valet mode, pressing the lock button will lock the doors without

activating the starter kill. (Refer to the user guide for further information on valet mode.)

 Idle mode. Make sure the vehicle properly enters and exits idle mode.

 Door. Make sure that when the system is armed, opening any door or opening the trunk will trigger

the alarm (if installed).

 Hood trigger. Make sure that when the system is armed, opening the hood should trigger the alarm.

 Most comebacks are the result of misunderstandings about how a product works or performs.

Take the time to properly explain all functions and features to the customers before they leave

the premises. Doing this will save time and money.

DIAGNOSTICS – PARKING LIGHT FLASH TABLE

Diagnostic table for start failure.

Parking lights flashes Cause

(Manual transmission only)

x Ready mode is not activated.

1 slow

2 quick

x The system is set to valet mode.

(Automatic transmission only)

x The parking brake is active.

x Yellow loop is connected.

x Brake wire is active.

(Manual transmission only)

x Tach signal is not learned.

x A tach signal is detected before Ignition.

x Hood wire is active.

Diagnostic table for shutdown.

Parking lights flashes Cause

x Runtime has expired.

x Shutdown by remote.

x Ready mode is activated.

x Failed start (VTS or tach failure, depending on selected).

x Brake shutdown.

x Hood shutdown.

Flash for 30 sec.

x Panic mode.

Note: The installer can also use the PRG-1000 to diagnose shutdown and remote start failures.

Refer to the PRG-1000 manual guide.

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OPTION 1* 7/10-sec. lock / unlock pulses

OPTION 2 4-sec. lock / unlock pulses

OPTION 3 7/10-sec. lock pulse and two ¼ -sec. unlock pulses

FUNCTION 5 – LED flashing

OPTION 1* ENABLED (will only flash when ignition is OFF)

OPTION 2 DISABLED

OPTION 3 ENABLED (will only flash when Starter kill engages [depends on Mode 1,

Function 3 programming])

MODE 2

* INDICATES DEFAULT SETTING

FUNCTION 1 – Engine Run Time

OPTION 1 Run time = 3 minutes in gas mode / 8 minutes diesel mode

OPTION 2* Run time = 15 minutes in gas mode / 20 minutes diesel mode

OPTION 3 Run time = 25 minutes in gas mode / 30 minutes diesel mode

FUNCTION 2 –Idle Mode & Turbo Mode (auto) / Turbo Mode (manual)

OPTION 1 Idle mode & turbo mode DISABLED (AUTO) / turbo mode DISABLED (MANUAL)

OPTION 2* Idle mode & turbo mode ENABLED (AUTO) / turbo mode DISABLED (MANUAL)

OPTION 3 Idle mode & turbo mode ENABLED (AUTO) / turbo mode ENABLED (MANUAL)

FUNCTION 3 – Engine type and Cold Weather Mode

OPTION 1 Diesel mode with 20-minute run time in cold weather mode (30-sec. wait to start delay)

OPTION 2* Gas mode with 3-minute run time in cold weather mode

OPTION 3 Diesel mode with 8-minute run time in cold weather mode (18-sec. wait to start delay)

OPTION 4 Diesel mode with 8-minute run time in cold weather mode (7-sec. wait to start delay)

FUNCTION 4 – AUX 1 programming

OPTION 1 Horn confirmation on 2

press of LOCK button

OPTION 2* Priority door access

OPTION 3 Horn confirmation when pressing LOCK button

FUNCTION 5 – SmartStart™

OPTION 1 SmartStart™ ON

OPTION 2* SmartStart™ OFF

MODE 3

* INDICATES DEFAULT SETTING

FUNCTION 1 – Ready Mode Option / Hybrid Option

OPTION 1 ENABLED by handbrake

OPTION 2* ENABLED by remote

OPTION 3 Hybrid option ENABLED

FUNCTION 2 – Bypass

OPTION 1 ADS

OPTION 2* Xpresskit

OPTION 3 Fortin

FUNCTION 3 – Bypass Type / Push to start

OPTION 1 One-Way communication / Push to Start DISABLED

OPTION 2* Two-Way communication / Push to Start DISABLED (For Xpresskit only)

OPTION 3 Two-Way communication / Push to Start ENABLED (For Xpresskit only)

OPTION 4 One-Way communication / Push to Start ENABLED

HORN ADJUSTMENT

Note: Before adjustment, horn option must be enabled.

1. In programming mode (page 3).

2. Press and hold the brake pedal, then simultaneously press the UNLOCK and START/STOP buttons 

the horn will chirp 5 times.

3. Release the brake pedal.

4. To change the timing:

1. To increase the horn pulse by 3 ms, press the LOCK button.

2. To decrease the pulse by 3 ms, press the UNLOCK button.

3. To increase the pulse by 10 ms, press the START/STOP button.

4. To decrease the pulse by 10 ms, press the TRUNK button.

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5. To save the new settings: press LOCK and UNLOCK simultaneously. If 3 chirps are returned, the new

setting has been saved.

6. You have 20 more seconds to select one of the sub-menus if needed.

SETTING UP THE TACH

VIRTUAL TACH ADJUSTMENT

Warning: For automatic transmissions only.

Virtual Tach System combines the latest microcontroller technology and a complex algorithm that took years to

develop. VTS is able to effectively monitor the engine starting sequence and release the starter at the right time

without physically connecting the tach wire to the remote starter. The VTS constantly monitors the data and

readjusts itself automatically in order to maximize its capability to start the engine properly in any weather or

deteriorating battery condition.

OPTIONAL TIME DELAY ADJUSTMENT IN VIRTUAL TACH SYSTEM

Follow these steps to program crank time adjustment, if needed:

1. In programming mode (page 3).

Before the lights go out, press and hold the brake pedal and press the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons

simultaneously  the parking lights will flash 4 times. Do not release the brake pedal.

2. Press the LOCK button if you wish to increase the time delay or the UNLOCK button if you want to

decrease it. The time delay will be increased or decreased by 50 ms and the parking lights will flash

once every time the LOCK or UNLOCK button is pressed.

3. Press the TRUNK button to save the settings you have entered.

4. Release the brake pedal – the time delay programming is now complete.

MULTI-SPEED TACH PROGRAMMING (IF INSTALLED)

1. In programming mode (page 3).

2. Before the lights go out, press and hold the brake pedal and press the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons

simultaneously  the parking lights will flash 4 times. At that point, release the brake pedal.

3. Start the engine and allow the vehicle to reach regular engine idle speed.

4. Once the engine is running at normal idle speed, press the brake pedal and keep it down until you hear the

parking lights output click 5 times.

5. Release the brake pedal the tach programming is now complete.

Caution! – Tach jumper settings:

Some new vehicles have a higher TACH voltage threshold, which would fall out of the normal TACH trigger

circuit of the remote car starter. Changing the jumper to TACH Threshold HIGH will allow the module to

properly detect the TACH signal. BUT, if you are having trouble with the TACH, please call our tech support

team. Problems requiring changing the TACH jumper settings are very rare.

TRANSPONDER PROGRAMMING

This procedure is detailed in the full installation guide. To obtain a copy of the installation guide, please visit our

website at www.autostart.ca

RESETTING THE MODULE

WARNING! By resetting the module, all programmed values are erased  i.e.: tach, transmitter as well as

programming options. The programming options are returned to their default values.

1. Enter programming Mode (page 3).

2. Once having reached the programming mode, quickly press and release the brake pedal until the parking

lights flash 8 times.

BYPASS

Remote starters of this series have the ability to work in two way mode (D2D) with Xpresskit bypass modules.

They also offer one way communication with Xpresskit, ADS and Fortin brand bypass modules. Note: For

Hardware 5.0 and higher there can only be one bypass connected to the unit.

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NEW FEATURE – SMARTSTART

When teamed up with a SmartStart

™

module (ASMC100), remote start features can be accessed using a

smartphone. These features include lock/unlock, engine start/stop, trunk release, panic and alarm notifications.

For alarm notifications, the Xpresskit

™

bypass option (D2D) must be enabled.

To use these features, connect the SmartStart

™

module to the SmartStart

™

port located at the back of the

remote start module (see the wiring diagram). The SmartStart

™

feature must be enabled using the

programming options list found in this guide.

TESTING

Before putting the vehicle back together, it is recommended to check that the system operates properly. The

following testing procedures should be used to verify proper installation and operation of the system. Before

testing, make sure that all connections are soldered and that the unit is plugged in.

 Make sure the system properly enters and exits ready mode:

Ready mode is a sequence of steps that must be followed in order to allow manual transmission

vehicles to be remote started. To get into ready mode:

If Ready Mode is enabled by remote If Ready Mode is enabled by handbrake

1. Ensure that all the doors, hood and trunk are closed. Make sure that the gear selector is in the

neutral position.

2. With the engine already running, apply the

parking brake once and release the brake

pedal.

2. With the engine already running, apply the

parking brake twice within 10 sec.

Make sure to release the brake pedal.

The parking lights will flash 3 times quickly

and remain lit.

Skip to step 4.

3. Within 20 sec. of engaging the parking

brake, press and hold , or on

the transmitter.

The parking lights will flash 3 times quickly

and remain lit.

4. Remove the key: the engine will continue running.

5. Exit the vehicle and close all doors, hood and trunk.

6. For approx. 1 second, press either:

x to lock the doors and shut down the engine;

x to unlock the doors and shut down the engine;

x to shut down the engine without affecting the doors.

7. The parking lights will flash twice to confirm ready mode activation.

The system will exit ready mode if a door, the hood or the trunk is opened, if the brake pedal is pres-

sed, if the parking brake is disengaged or if the ignition key is turned to the IGNITION ON (RUN)

position.

 Remote-start the engine and listen for starter drag. If the starter cranks for too long, carry out

another tach programming procedure.

 Hood switch shutdown. With the vehicle running under the remote car starter, open the hood; the

vehicle should shut down. If it does not shut down, check the hood pin-switch and its connector.

 Brake shutdown circuit. With the vehicle running under the remote car starter, press and release the

brake pedal. The engine should shut down immediately. If it continues to run, check the brake switch

connection.

V2.01 SS - July 26, 2010 -

TACH: HIGH

TACH Threshold: NORMAL

Programming

Assistance Button

(P.A.B.)

1. GRAY/LIGHT BLUE.............(-) N/A

2. BLUE/WHITE.......................(-) AUX 1 output

3. YELLOW/WHITE..................(-) Parking lights output

1. (-) N/A

2. (-) AUX 1 Output

3. (-) Parking lights output

SIDE VIEW OF MODULE

ADS & Fortin

bypass

ADS & Fortin bypass

Yellow Loop

Yellow

Loop

Accessories 2 Jumper

Ignition 2 Jumper

Starter 2 Jumper

Jumpers for 5th relay

(2nd starter, 2nd Ignition,

2nd Accessries)

INV 200

(Door lock pulse inverter)

INV 200

(Door lock pulse

Inverter)

Xpresskit

bypass

Xpresskit bypass

Optional programming

port / SmartStart

Optional

programming

port

/ SmartStart

REAR VIEW OF MODULE

15 A Fuse

30 A Fuse

12- YELLOW .......................... (+) Glow plug input

11- GREY ............................... (

) NEG. Door input

10- WHITE .............................. (

) GROUND when running output

9- PURPLE ............................ (

) EXT. TRIGGER input

8- ORANGE ........................... (

) Parking Brakes input

7- WHITE/ORANGE ............... (

) Starter kill output

6- BLUE/WHITE ..................... (+) POS. Door input

5- WHITE/GREEN .................. (

) DISARM output / PTS output

4- WHITE/BROWN ................. (

) REARM output

3- GREEN .............................. (

) UNLOCK output

2- BROWN ............................. (

) LOCK output

1- BLUE ................................. (

) TRUNK output

1- BLACK ........................ GROUND (

)

)CA( HCAT ........................... ELPRUP -2

3- GREY ................. HOOD SWITCH (

)

4- ORANGE ........ BRAKE SWITCH (+)

5- YELLOW ......PARKING LIGHTS (+)

GREEN ............ 5

RELAY

PURPLE ............. STARTER

ORANGE ...ACCESSORIES

(Heater Blower Motor)

YELLOW ........... IGNITION

RED ............+12V (Battery)

RED ..............12V (Battery)

WIRING SCHEMATIC

(Solenoid Side)

STARTER WIRE

IGNITION (+)

N/A

Start Kill Output (-)

87A

STARTER WIRE

Optional Starter Kill Relay

For Automatic transmission:

Cut the yellow loop before

plugging the module.

Smart Start ns1074 Quick Installation Manual

Brand: Smart Start

Model: ns1074

Category: Remote starters

Type: Quick Installation Manual

Smart Start ns1074 is a GPS tracking device that allows you to track and monitor your vehicle's location, speed, and other data. With Smart Start ns1074, you can:

Track your vehicle's location in real-time using the Smart Start app on your smartphone or tablet.
Set up geofences to receive alerts when your vehicle enters or leaves a specific area.
Monitor your vehicle's speed and receive alerts if it exceeds a set limit.
View trip history and reports to see where your vehicle has been and how it has been driven.
Remotely lock and unlock your vehicle's doors (requires additional hardware).

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